The previous Pakistan The cricketer took a brutal dig in the PSL after an incident involving color transfer from Hyderabad Kingsmen’s jerseys during the first match of the season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.The PSL started its 2026 season on March 26, but the opening game itself was marred by controversy. The clash between the Lahore Qalandars and the Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore unexpectedly turned into what the fans described as a ‘pink ball contest’. The issue of the match became a topic of discussion on social media. Kamran Akmal The PSL and their ‘Dupatta Lane’ jerseys have not stopped trolling. “I genuinely thought the Hyderabad Kingsmen had dyed their kits in some dupatta lanes back home, the way they re-dye white clothes at bargain prices.” – Kamran Akmal said on Pakistani YouTube channel Game Plan.
“Somehow, I feel the Hyderabad Kingsmen have dyed their kits with some desi dupatta linen, the ones who give a new color to otherwise well-preserved clothes,” said Kamran Akmal. Cricketers often use their jersey or a towel to polish the ball to maintain its shine, which helps bowlers generate swing. However, the incident has raised serious concerns, with many calling it an embarrassment for the PSL. Questions are being asked as to how such poor quality kits were approved, which can transfer the color of the jersey onto the match ball. Captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen Marnus Leboschgen also spoke about the incident in the post-match conference, noting that it was the first time he had experienced it. “I said to the umpires after the second over, ‘What’s going on? The ball is red.’ It should be made of cloth or something similar. I’ve never seen anything like this before, I’ve seen occasions when something on the bat hits the ball, or when it hits the pad and takes a little paint off. But I’ve never seen that happen with clothing. I’m sure they’ll sort it out in the next few games,” a surprised Labuschagne told reporters.
